October 30, 2026 |Health & Wellness, Lynn Public Health Department, News

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance Available at Lynn Public Health

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From the Lynn Public Health Department: The Lynn Public Health Division will now be offering limited appointments on Tuesdays to assist with MassHealth applications.

Their MassHealth Certified Application Counselor can:

• Provide information about health care coverage options and programs offered by MassHealth and the Health Connector.
• Help you complete and submit applications or renewals.
• Work with you to provide required documentation when applying for or renewing coverage.
• Interact with MassHealth and the Health
  Connector on the status of your applications and renewals.
• Help you enroll in health and dental insurance plans.

Appointments are scheduled on Tuesdays only, no walk-ins will be accepted:

• Morning appointments will be available the first and third Tuesday of the month (10am – 1pm). 
• Evening appointments will be available the second and fourth Tuesday of the month (4pm – 7pm). 

For More Information: call 781-598-4000 ext. 6719, email lynnpublichealth@lynnma.gov, or visit Room 108 in City Hall

Necessary Paperwork

To make your insurance enrollment process as easy as possible, please bring any of the following that may apply:

Proof of Identity & Citizenship Documents:

If you are 16 years old or younger, please bring ONE of the following:

• Birth Certificate or Any Passport,
  U.S. or Foreign
• An affidavit signed under perjury by a parent or guardian attesting to the child’s identity
• Statement of Physician or Midwife who was in attendance at the time of birth

If you are 16 years old or older please bring ONE of the following:

• U.S. Issued Passport
• Birth Certificate AND ONE of the following:
  • Current MA License
  • School ID with a photograph of the Individual
  • US Military or Draft Record
  • Legal Permanent Resident Card
  • Student, Work or Tourist Visa

Proof of Income Documents:

Please bring ONE of the following:

• 2 Consecutive Pay Stubs
• Last Tax Return – schedule C if Self-Employed
• Social Security, Retirement, or Unemployment Statement of Benefits document stating how much you get monthly.

For Non-US Citizens:

Please bring any paperwork you may have pertaining to immigration status. In Massachusetts, there are insurance options for all residency statuses, including undocumented non-citizens or those who are unlawfully present. Any documentation you have that can prove your current status will help with your application.

Patients can get help from the Health Safety Net if they are undocumented non-citizens/unlawfully present. Immigration status does not matter for this program. Undocumented non-citizens who meet the eligibility requirements can get HSN funds. Social Security number is not needed.